Warehouse Team Leader

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shareholder opportunities

Work-life balance

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Employee training

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware Canada Limited Winnipeg is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to drive daily warehouse operations, lead a team, and ensure accuracy, speed, and safety in inbound/outbound logistics.

You will coordinate cycle counts, manage WMS/RF processes, and partner with sales and logistics to minimize disruptions while maintaining high service levels. Strong leadership, data focus, and lean thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in warehouse/logistics supervision with proven team leadership.
• Proficient in Excel; strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Forklift & First Aid certification preferred; safety management experience is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor warehouse personnel to optimize performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including inbound/outbound logistics, order fulfillment, and inventory control.
• Apply lean methodologies to reduce waste and minimize downtime.
• Utilize data and KPIs to monitor productivity, identify bottlenecks, and improve workflows.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards through inspections and audits.
• Promote a safety-first culture by integrating awareness, accountability, and prevention into daily operations.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead accurate and timely cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Oversee warehouse management system (WMS) maintenance and RF scanning protocols.
• Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to anticipate and prevent operational disruptions.
• Act as a liaison between operations and customer service to resolve escalations professionally.
• Maintain high service standards while balancing productivity objectives.
• Maintain documentation related to shipments, receiving, inventory, safety checks, and equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives for warehousing operations.
• Provide operational insights to support continuous improvement and long-term strategic planning.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Leadership

Excel

Data analysis

Forklift certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF scanning

Job description

Who we are?

Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Who we are?

Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.

Our team – 3,200 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.

How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!

How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!

Warehouse Team Leader

Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader, for the Richelieu Hardware Canada Limited Winnipeg Location.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Team Leader is a key leader within Richelieu Hardware’s supply chain, responsible for driving operational efficiency, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. This role bridges tactical execution with strategic planning, ensuring warehouse processes consistently meet and exceed standards for accuracy, speed, and safety.

More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to

Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead and mentor warehouse personnel to optimize performance, accountability, and professional growth.

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including inbound/outbound logistics, order fulfillment, and inventory control.
• Apply lean methodologies to reduce waste and minimize downtime.
• Utilize data and KPIs to monitor productivity, identify bottlenecks, and improve workflows.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards through inspections and audits.
• Promote a safety-first culture by integrating awareness, accountability, and prevention into daily operations.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Lead accurate and timely cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Oversee warehouse management system (WMS) maintenance and RF scanning protocols.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to anticipate and prevent operational disruptions.
• Act as a liaison between operations and customer service to resolve escalations professionally.
• Maintain high service standards while balancing productivity objectives.

Administration & Strategic Input

• Maintain documentation related to shipments, receiving, inventory, safety checks, and equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives for warehousing operations.
• Provide operational insights to support continuous improvement and long-term strategic planning.

Requirements

• Experience of 3–5+ years in warehouse/logistics supervision with proven team leadership
• Proficient in Excel; strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Forklift & First Aid certification preferred; safety management experience is a strong asset

The ideal candidate is a person who has the sense of…

• Leadership: Motivational, solution-oriented, inclusive; excellent delegation and coaching abilities
• Communication: Clear, confident, proactive communicator at all organizational levels
• Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions

What We Offer

• A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work‑life balance.
• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.

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